Industrial Engineering via distance learning

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Bircham International University

You may enroll at Bircham International University from anywhere in the world and at any time in the year and earn a distance learning degree choosing from over 200 majors of study and with complete compatibility with your professional career. More info...

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In today's complex and competitive world, industrial engineers are increasingly urged to design, improve, and operate integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and energy. This program applies fundamental principles from the engineering sciences to efficiently design and analyze large industrial systems both in the production and service sectors. This program is also known as Systems Engineering.

Industrial Engineering via distance learning

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. More info...

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BIU adapts each distance learning higher education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education

This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...

Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...

All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.

Duration - Industrial Engineering Online via distance learning

For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies.

Industrial Engineering via distance learning

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):

Systems Analysis & DesignThis course studies the systems development cycle for best planning, feasibility of the project, staffing, and scheduling. It investigates current business systems and their problems, the definition of business needs and requirements, and the evaluation of alternative solutions. It shows how a company organizes itself to use data processing equipment more effectively. Academic Supervisor : Jose A. Cordova

Systems ImplementationThis course deals with the general and detailed specification of a computer-based solution that was selected during systems analysis. Included in the design specifications are the programming specifications. Systems implementation is placing the system into operation and how to use systems tools in each phase of the systems development cycle. Academic Supervisor : Jose A. Cordova

Production StrategyThis course shows the importance of production planning, control, and strategy in modern manufacturing organizations. It covers production and operations strategy, subjective and objective forecasting, inventory planning, and control. It also reviews Just-in-time Production (JIT), Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), and Optimized Production Technology (OPT). Academic Supervisor : Wolf Dettmer

Manufacturing Systems IntegrationThis course explains the need for the integration of manufacturing systems and deals with the multitude of their practical problems. The engineering details covered include the types of communication links available between systems, communication standards, and hardware platform alternatives. The management concepts discussed are namely the top-down design/bottom-up implementation approach to system integration, long-range planning and management of integration projects, security issues, and human factors. Academic Supervisor : Earle Taylor

Innovation ManagementThis course presents the methods for transforming organizations to create innovation. It covers diagnosis of opportunities for innovation and development, intervention activities, and implementation strategies. It examines problems and issues in integrating technology and innovation into processes and products, management of research and development (R&D); and new product and/or process development according to customer needs. Academic Supervisor : Earle Taylor

Environmental HealthThis course examines the relationship between people and their environment, how it affects their physical well-being, and what they can do to influence the quality of their environment and to enhance their health. It considers environmental health control programs, agencies, and regulatory process. Academic Supervisor : Luis Fontanet Sallan

Technological ManagementThis course provides the technical savvy and business skills for planning, manufacturing, and engineering. It offers an interdisciplinary examination of the problems encountered in integrating technology and innovation into processes and products; evaluating tangible and intangible aspects of new technology adoption; management of research and development; functional integration of marketing and operations; and the critical role that technology plays in achieving top management objectives. Academic Supervisor : Earle Taylor

Management Information SystemsThis course analyzes information systems and their role in organizations. It focuses on the management of information resources for optimum performance. It reviews hardware, software, data storage, and telecommunication technologies, and considers the issues of emerging technologies, social and ethical concerns, security, and control. It explains the best use of computers to minimize cost and optimize results. Academic Supervisor : Jose A. Cordova

Management Information TechnologyThis course examines the management issues surrounding information technology. It considers the impact of the deployment of information technology on firms and the changes in work patterns and management processes. The course presents a combination of management and technical topics to explore continuous innovations in the management of information technology. Academic Supervisor : Jose A. Cordova

Automation ManagementThis course presents an evolutionary process perspective on technology strategy, automation, and innovation. It covers managing innovation, technology life cycles, forecasting, and managing R&D, personnel, and projects. It teaches how to integrate technology and automation to further develop a firm's technological competencies and capabilities. It also covers current methods, tools, and associated equipment used for current industrial automated processes. Academic Supervisor : Earle Taylor

Operations ManagementThis course provides an analytical approach to solving problems in production and operations management. It examines quantitative methods for designing and analyzing manufacturing operations, simulation of manufacturing operations, and recent issues in manufacturing including just-in-time production, synchronous manufacturing, and agile manufacturing. It also covers current competitiveness-enhancing techniques like continuous improvement, benchmarking, and business process re-engineering. Academic Supervisor : Wolf Dettmer

Total Quality ManagementThis course discusses how quality can be achieved in all areas of an organization, including design, production, marketing, customer services, and personnel. It examines how firms create value through quality and how decisions in the areas of capacity, facilities, technology, vertical integration, workforce, quality, production planning, materials control, and organization influence a firm's ability to add value. Academic Supervisor : Wolf Dettmer

Industrial & Systems EngineeringThis course surveys both the traditional and modern topics of industrial and systems engineering. It covers fundamentals of production system design and control, methods engineering, work measurement, ergonomics, facilities planning and design, production planning, and inventory and quality control. Life cycle costing, reliability, and maintainability are integrated into the vertical design process in order to achieve the overall goal of maximum cost effectiveness. Academic Supervisor : Wolf Dettmer

For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format.

Allow 10 business days for processing.

All applicants must:

* Fill out the application for admission* Submit one ID-sized photo * ID card or passport* Date and sign the application

Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

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Industrial Engineering Online via distance learning

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